Mate in 3: bishop to e6 (f7)
c9-28014Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
31. Bxe6+ Kg6 32. Qf7+ Kg5 33. Qf5#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg6, then Qf7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #379.
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